Women at Iris Pond; Kiyonaga Japanese Woodblock Print

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Women at Iris Pond; Kiyonaga Japanese Woodblock Print

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Sold Date: 04/12/2007
Channel: Online Auction
Source: eBay
Category: Ethnic, Folk & Native American Art

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Kiyonaga (1752 - 1815) Japanese Woodblock reprint
Women in an Iris Pond
1930's from Robert O. Muller collection

The Robert O. Muller collection for Japanese art enthusiasts- At Fuji Arts we're excited to offer pieces from a terrific acquisition; a wide ranging group of old ukiyo-e reprints from the Robert O. Muller collection (more details below). These prints are a great opportunity to collect some of the most famous images in Japanese art, in fine old editions, from a noted collection, at a tiny fraction of the cost of an original.
A Rare Opportunity- Check out these offerings. This unique combination of high quality, old reprints and fantastic provenance will not be repeated. Collect old prints with the Muller provenance and delve into the exotic world of old Japan.
How were these prints done? These beautiful woodblock reprints were done exactly as the originals. An artist carved a wood block, one for each color, and hand printed each print one color at a time. These old reprints are sought after for their meticulous attention to detail and color, rivaling the originals. Unlike the brighter, souvenir prints seen on the market these fine reprints show the attention to detail and careful color choices intended to exactly replicate the old originals.
Detail of this Print

Women in an Iris Pond

From the Imperial Household Museum Series- This beautiful old reprint is from the famous, and highly sought after, Imperial Household Museum publisher. These prints were released in small quantities by the Imperial Household Museum in the early 1930s and are some of the finest and most rare reprints that were printed in the 20th century. They are sealed on the reverse with the Imperial Household Museum seal (see photo below). They are nice opportunity to collect a fine old print of the ukiyo-e masterwork. We are excited to have a number of prints from this series in tonight's offerings, check them out and bid now!

Comments- A beautiful old reprint of this lovely Kiyonaga masterwork depicting two young beauties of leisure enjoying a traditional garden, and iris pond in summertime. Classic Kiyonaga portraiture with the two elegant women, beautifully attired in summertime. Nice embossed detail in the water and on the women's garments. An excellent piece for display.

Artist & Signature- Kiyonaga (1752 - 1815)
Size- 10" x 15 1/4"
Provenance and our guarantee- Robert O. Muller collection, collected by Muller in Japan in the 1930's. Each print sold with certificate of authenticity from Fuji Arts (noting Muller collection provenance).
Condition- Excellent unless otherwise noted. Muller was known as a first rate conservator and took exquisite care when storing his prints. These woodblocks are clearly old prints showing the markers of paper that is 70 years old with the wonderful sense of an old print.

Imperial Household Museum Seal

Collecting these old reprints- Collectors dream of owning and enjoying some of the most famous, historic, and beautiful Japanese print images of all time. While the works of Utamaro, Harunobu, Choki, Hokusai and Hiroshige are known to many, ...